Program Manager

Ontic$90K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of program/project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace environments
  • Ability to manage tight schedules and prioritize competing demands
  • Experience working cross-functionally with accountability for commitments and deadlines
  • Strong supply chain and sourcing background, preferably with vendor management experience
  • Familiarity with government contracts, compliance, and quality standards
  • Effective communication skills for internal and external alignment
  • Customer-focused mindset with understanding of financial impact

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage assigned product lines with focus on delivery, quality, and financial performance
  • Drive execution across 10+ cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering and supply chain
  • Manage and enforce project schedules, identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans
  • Lead execution rhythms such as escalation calls and recovery plans to ensure project momentum
  • Partner with supply chain to expedite materials and resolve shortages
  • Guide engineering teams to advance projects and unblock execution
  • Interface with customers for clear communication and high satisfaction
  • Support government program activities to ensure compliance and quality
  • Drive financial performance by managing impacts on revenue and costs
  • Implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance
  • Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
  • Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
  • Annual bonus program based on performance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Paid volunteering opportunities
  • Access to mental health support
  • Commitment to employee development
  • Employee referral program
Full Job Description

Our team is looking for aProgram Managerto join them. You will report to the Value Stream Lead and will have an Onsite work structure inChatsworth, CA.

To be considered for this role, you should bring:

  • Bachelors degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

  • 3+ years of program/project management experience inengineering, manufacturing, or aerospace environments

  • Proven ability tomanage tight schedules, prioritize competing demands, and consistently deliver on-time results

  • Experience working cross-functionally andholding teams accountable to commitments and deadlines

  • Strongsupply chain and sourcing background preferred, with experience expediting parts, managing vendors, and resolving shortages

  • Familiarity withgovernment contracts, compliance requirements, and quality standards (e.g., source inspection, FAR/DFAR, etc.)

  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability todrive alignment across internal teams and external customers

  • Customer-focused mindset with an understanding offinancial impact (revenue, margin, and delivery performance)

  • Demonstratedproblem-solving mindset, with the ability to think creatively and operate in ambiguous situations

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

  • PMP certification is a plus

  • MBA is a plus

As a Program Manager, you will:

  • Own and manage assigned product lines, ensuringon-time delivery, quality, and financial performance (P&L)

  • Drive execution across10 6 cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations

  • Actively manage and enforce schedules, identifying risks early and driving mitigation plans to closure

  • Leaddaily/weekly execution rhythms(escalation calls, recovery plans, status updates) to maintain momentum

  • Partner closely with supply chain toexpedite material, resolve shortages, and ensure continuity of supply

  • Coordinate with engineering teams and providehands-on guidance to move projects forward (handholding where needed to unblock execution)

  • Interface with customers and stakeholders, ensuringclear communication, expectation management, and high customer satisfaction

  • Support and manage activities related togovernment programs, including compliance with contractual and quality requirements

  • Drive financial performance bymanaging revenue, margin, and cost impacts across the product line

  • Identify and implementprocess improvementsto enhance delivery, efficiency, and program health

  • Lead successful project closure and transition to sustaining functions

Our Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical insurance

  • Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave

  • Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution

  • Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Paid volunteering opportunities

  • Access to mental health champions across our sites

  • Commitment to development

  • Employee referral program.

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Compensation Pay Range

90-115K

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About Ontic

Ontic is a security management platform that helps companies identify and mitigate physical security risks. The platform provides a centralized location for security teams to manage incidents, track assets, and communicate with stakeholders. Ontic's technology is used by companies in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and technology. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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